“He can get that ball out there,” Talib said. “He knows the speed of his receivers; he’s real good on putting that deep ball on the money.”

Not every member of the Patriots is brimming with playoff experience. Talib, who came to the Patriots in a mid-season trade while he was suspended, has never played in a playoff game.

“Just prepare man,” Talib said. “As much as you prepared for the regular season, just prepare a little bit more for the playoffs. It’ll speed up a little bit. I’m expecting it to speed up. Guys play a little harder.”

Talib was a needed band-aid for the Patriots secondary which struggled early in the season. The Patriots secondary still struggles when they aren’t creating turnovers, but has decidedly improved with Talib in the mix.